'God saw all that he had made and he saw that it was very good'. Genesis 1:31

We love God's world, we care for God's world, we are His stewards.

Inspired by learning in beautiful surroundings of God’s creation, we have become a school community that flourishes in learning and life. At St Mark's, we are a small, close-knit community who love and care for each other, echoing God’s love and care for us (Genesis 1). We are part of His world and Genesis tells us we are made in His image; all of us are important. Through knowing and nurturing each and every one of our school family, every voice at St Marks’ is heard and valued, allowing every individual to be the best they can be. Our children both aspire to be, and embrace the honour of being, God’s stewards throughout their broad, rich learning journey at St Mark’s, and as they go out into the world as global citizens to be God’s stewards of the future.

Worship is an important and valued part of our school day at St Mark's Church of England primary school. All children will gather as a school community in an act of collective worship each day from Monday to Thursday. On Friday, we enjoy collective worship where we also celebrate the achievements of children whereby a special mention certificate is awarded to one child from each class. This certificate will link to one of our school's values; stewardship, respect or thankfulness. Worship gives us time to praise God as Christians, reflect on our lives and think about the wider world and all of the diversity found within it.

Worship is invitational and inclusive of all beliefs or faiths.  We meet as a school before our afternoon learning to reflect and find a space to think. Led by school leaders, teachers, our local vicar or our Worship group, Worship gives everyone an opportunity to explore what we can learn from the teachings of the Bible.   

Collective Worship policy

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In September 2021 we developed a Guardian Angel system in school. This system is where our year 5/6pupils support our youngest children in settling into worship . The year 5/6 children are given an EYFS/year 1 child and become their guardian angel. They collect them on their way to collective worship and guide them to the school hall. Starting school is a daunting event in a small child's life and being a Christian school, our year 5/6 children set an excellent example showing the younger children how to show the Christian Values we are proud of here at St Mark's.